Myk Stocks, Mpa (They/Them) Email & Phone Number

-Provide project implementation, leadership, coordination, logistics, research, and delivery-Support the coordination and implementation of Collaborative Solution Inc's Technical Assistance (TA) and Consulting Projects. Assist with coordination of TA and training assignments, materials preparation, tracking assistance, development of work plans/task orders, scheduling of assistance and logistical support-Supporting the planning, implementation, and development of identified community initiatives-Supporting the agency evaluation of identified programs and other agency research efforts

Department: Austin Public HealthDivision: Health Equity and Community EngagementUnit: Community Based Resources• Co-chair the Continuum of Care Violence Against Women Act Workgroup and led meetings to determine Emergency Transfer procedures, HUD documentation requirements, lease bifurcations, and more;• Evaluate and analyze quarterly performance reports and strategize with agencies on how to improve performance numbers;• Create Requests for Funding Applications to fund a new Domestic Violence shelter in the City of Austin;• Assures compliance with conditions of grant by monitoring and analyzing Interlocal agreements, contracts, grants and subcontract expenses and activities; ensuring compliance with federal and local laws• Monitors and analyzes grant expenses and activities by identifying and solving potential or existing grant problems• Initiates budget developments and revisions to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of grant services by negotiating with grant funding sources• Manages the subcontracting process by preparing and processing RFP / RFA ; preparing grant subcontracts; negotiating work-statements/budgets; executing contracts• Coordinates grant closeout activities by ensuring reports are submitted to grantors; ensuring all grant funds are fully utilized; liquidating all unused budgeted funds; confirming that all grant funded equipment is accounted for• Serves as liaison between department, City and grant funding source by attending meetings; responding to information requests; resolving issues between parties involved.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Lead training on topics such as the Housing Inventory Chart and the Point in Time Count for homeless service providers in the state of Indiana• Lead the Continuum of Care Balance of State 502 Point in Time Count (January 23, 2019)• Develop Point in Time surveys to collect data on populations experiencing homelessness in Indiana• Review data quality for federal reporting needs before submitting Point in Time data to HUD• Submit housing inventory and populations experiencing homelessness data to HUD.

Indianapolis, In

• Put together a Policy Manual for the Indiana 502 Balance of State Continuum of Care • Designed strategic plan templates for board committees• Drafted Charters for board committees without a formalized Charter• Drafted a Memorandum of Agreement between the Indiana 502 Balance of State Continuum of Care and the Indiana Regional Planning Council on the Homeless• Provided assistance in HMIS training in Bloomington, IN and Evansville, IN• Provided assistance in monitoring compliance for Continuum of Care funded projects in Kokomo, IN• Worked with city officials and Regional Planning Council chair members to complete a Certificate of Consistency as a HUD pre-requisite of Continuum of Care funding

Bloomington, Indiana Area

As a fellow at Indiana University's School of Public and Environmental Affairs Service Corps program, I interned at the Shalom Community Center. I assisted with grant writing and donor events, create client success profiles, develop social networks, and update policy manuals.

Denison, Texas

As a Volunteer and Events Coordinator, Case Worker, Grant Writer, Fundraiser, and Outreach, my roles extended to various tasks as needed at the shelter.As a Volunteer Coordinator, my responsibilities include:-Organizing applications for each volunteer and conducting background checks to check for assault or theft-Delegating tasks for the volunteers at our thrift store or at the shelter-Recruiting volunteers at local fairs, schools, churches, and organizations-Organize and verify hours that volunteers have completedAs a Case Worker, my responsibilities include:-Tracking our non-residential services through the software Client Track-Assisting the Case Manager with ensuring residents are fulfilling responsibilities and personal goals-Ensuring the safety of the residents and non-residents-Assisting with food baskets and clothing vouchers when neededAs a Grant Writer, my responsibilities include:-Researching local, private foundations that provide grant opportunities for our needs-Writing grants for the general operations and new programs of our organization-Establishing and continuing relationships with funders As a Fundraiser, my responsibilities include:-Organizing events with local businesses to raise funds for our services-Coordinating with board members on fundraisers with an expected revenue of $10,000 or more-Utilizing social media to advertise for each event and provide awareness to our causeAs an Outreach, my responsibilities include:-Organizing agency fair dates and public speaking events-Speaking on behalf of the shelter to provide awareness of our services and the community need

At Meals on Wheels, I wrote grants to solicit funds from foundations in order to expand the services and the amount of elderly and disabled people reached in the Texoma region.

Arlington, Virginia

At the Genocide Watch, I had multiple responsibilities such as:-Website buildingPosting articles that relate to countries at risk of, or currently facing, genocide on genocidewatch.net.Creating a new website for the Alliance Against Genocide-App creatingUtilizing infinitemonkeys.com, I am creating an app for the Genocide Watch to provide another outlet of information that is accessible to smartphone consumers.-ResearchingResearching and writing about previous genocides and countries at risk of genocides for the Genocide Watch website

Bonham, Tx

Wrote grants to solicit funds from foundations in order to preserve historical treasures for the local community.

Sherman, Tx

As a Summer Conference Assistant, my main duties included:-Attending to the needs of summer camps that came to Austin College-Setting up technological equipment as requested by summer camps-Watching over kids from 5 to 17 years old to ensure the safety of all campers-Filing, managing, and organizing an office space

Cypress, Texas

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

Courses include: Public Management, Law and Public Affairs, Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector, Management in the Nonprofit Sector, Social.

Bachelors Of Arts, International Relations, 3.66

Activities and Societies: Pi Sigma Alpha, Alpha Phi Omega, Amnesty International, and Model United Nations